Squatters Claim Deal to Stay as Security in Ramsay's London Pub
Despite a court order for eviction, squatters at Gordon Ramsay's York & Albany pub in London assert they have an agreement with the property's owner to remain as 'security'.
Overview
- Squatters have occupied the York & Albany pub since April 13, protesting against gentrification in Camden.
- A High Court order on Thursday mandated the eviction, but squatters claim a deal has been struck with the building's owner, not Ramsay, to stay.
- The property, valued at £13 million, has been a point of contention in a legal battle between Ramsay and film director Gary Love.
- Some squatters began to leave following the court order but have since returned, with unclear numbers currently inside.
- The squatters ran a cafe from the pub, offering free food to locals affected by gentrification, and insist they are not leaving despite the legal pressures.